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2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Db125t-10 models manufactured in 2012, based on 30 real MOT test results.

76.7%
Pass Rate
23.3%
Fail Rate
30
Total Tests
5,081
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 MOT Analysis

The 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 5,081 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 2012 Db125t-10 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 6.7% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 3.3%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 3.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (30 tests)

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Db125t-10 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 6.7%
Motorcycle brakes 3.3%
Motorcycle tyres 3.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors6.7%2
2Motorcycle Brakes3.3%1
3Motorcycle Tyres3.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 5,081 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors13.12% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes6.56% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres6.56% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors13.126.7%2
Motorcycle brakes6.563.3%1
Motorcycle tyres6.563.3%1

Mileage Statistics

5,081
Mean
3,332
Median
2,073
25th Percentile
7,287
75th Percentile
45.86% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 5,081 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 2012 Db125t-10 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 5,081 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 6.7% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 6.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle brakes — 3.3% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle tyres — 3.3% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Direct Bikes Db125t-10 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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